News
Community meeting in Homer to focus on proposed state forest
The Department of Natural Resources will continue to gather community input on the potential establishment of a Kenai…
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2025: The year in review
2025 has certainly been a year. Many would say that the past twelve months were hallmarked by division,…
Community
Out of the Office: A metaphor on ice
I went ice skating for the first time in years last week, during the annual community Christmas Eve…
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Homer Cycling Club receives grant for trails
The Rasmuson Foundation recently awarded the nonprofit $250,000 to complete phase two of the Eastland Trails project.
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Land trust presents conservation award to research reserve
Kachemak Heritage Land Trust named the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve as the 2025 King Maker Award…
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A holly jolly time aboard the ‘Jolly Aspen’
Santa came to town last week aboard the USCGC Aspen.
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School district projects $7.5 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2027
Decreased enrollment and increased property values mean less local and state funding.
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Calderwood pretrial hearing rescheduled
The omnibus hearing for Kirby Calderwood was continued to Jan. 21. Trial week is currently scheduled for Feb.…
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Homer Electric Association announces rate increase
The proposed increase, if approved by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, will go into effect Jan. 1.
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Homer Elks lodge supports food pantry, local veterans
Lodge #2127 recently completed disbursement of funds to the community from a $12,000 grant they received from the…
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3 Homer artists awarded Rasmuson Foundation grants
The foundation recently named three local artists as 2025 Individual Artist Award recipients.
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Homer Drawdown selects 4th local climate solution
Community members will tackle local waste streams and address municipal recycling, composting and reducing food waste.
Sports
Homer girls wrestling team named regional champions
Homer High School hosted the Kachemak Conference Wrestling Championships Saturday, Dec. 13.